RCB wins against GG with a 61-run lead in Vadodara.

In a thrilling match on Monday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged victorious over Gujarat Giants by a 61-run margin, securing a place in the top three of the Women's Premier League. This marks their fifth consecutive win in the tournament, making them the first team to secure a spot in the knock-out rounds. Despite a rocky start with Grace Harris and Georgia Voll getting dismissed in the second over, RCB managed to put up a respectable score of 178 for six, thanks to Gautami Naik's impressive half-century. However, GG had a tough time chasing the target, losing four wickets in the first seven overs. Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, and Kanika Ahuja were all sent back to the pavilion early on. Kshvee Gautam and Georgia Wareham also failed to make an impact, leaving GG struggling at 34 for four. Even skipper Ashleigh Gardner and Bharti Fulmali's efforts to revive their team's innings fell short. Gardner put up a valiant fight with five boundaries and a six, but GG could only manage 117 for eight in the end. Sayali Satghare, who has been in excellent form, took three wickets for just 21 runs, with support from Nadine de Klerk. Earlier in the match, RCB's captain Smriti Mandhana and Naik had a crucial partnership of 60 runs for the third wicket, stabilizing their team's innings. However, Gardner's brilliant catch ended Mandhana's run, and Naik then teamed up with Richa Ghosh for a partnership of 69 runs. While Naik was the dominant player, Ghosh's big hits, including three sixes, helped RCB push their score forward. Naik's impressive knock came to an end in the 18th over, courtesy of Gardner's bowling. Radha Yadav also contributed with a quick cameo towards the end, helping RCB reach their final total. The match was a thrilling one, with RCB proving their dominance once again in the Women's Premier League. With this win, they have secured a spot in the top three, and their fans are eagerly waiting to see what they have in store for the knock-out rounds. This victory also marks another milestone for RCB, as they have become the first team to secure a spot in the knock-out rounds. Overall, it was a fantastic performance by both teams, and the fans were treated to an exciting match.